Megatrends and Air Transport: Legal, Ethical and Economic Issues

Abstract

Preface -- Contents -- Table of Cases -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Chapter 1: Megatrends and Air Transport: An Overview -- 1.1 Future of Aerospace Transport -- 1.2 The Future of Air Transport Law -- 1.3 Where Is the World Headed? -- 1.4 Challenges Facing Air Transport Law -- 1.4.1 Nationalism and Sovereignty -- 1.4.2 Market Access -- 1.4.3 The Role of ICAO in Air Transport -- 1.4.4 Commercial Space Transport -- 1.4.5 Rights of the Passenger -- 1.4.6 Conclusion -- 1.5 Digital Transformation of Air Transport -- 1.5.1 Technology and Air Transport -- 1.5.1.1 Drones -- 1.5.1.2 Robotic Pilots -- 1.5.2 Human-Robot Interface and The Law: The Pilot -- 1.5.3 Cognitive Computing -- 1.6 Empowerment and Connectivity of the Passenger -- 1.7 The Overview -- 1.8 The United Nations Megatrend -- 1.9 The Eleven SDG´S Relevant to Aviation -- 1.9.1 Good Health -- 1.9.2 Quality Education -- 1.9.3 Gender Equality -- 1.9.4 The Climate Change Equation -- 1.9.5 Work Leading Up to the 39th ICAO Assembly -- 1.9.6 Considerations of the 39th ICAO Assembly -- 1.9.7 The Assembly Resolution -- 1.9.8 The Climate Change Megatrend: Renewables and Alternative Fuels -- 1.9.9 Economic Issues -- 1.9.10 Industry Innovation and Infrastructure -- 1.9.11 Obstacles to ICAO Supporting the SDGs -- 1.10 ICAO´S Approach to Megatrends -- 1.10.1 The Assembly Resolutions: The Legal Field -- 1.10.1.1 Conflict of Interest in Civil Aviation -- 1.10.1.2 Assistance to Victims of Aviation Accidents and Their Families -- 1.10.1.3 The Montreal Convention (1999) -- 1.10.1.4 The Beijing Convention and Protocol -- 1.10.1.5 The Consolidated Statement on Legal Issues -- 1.10.2 The Assembly Resolutions: Safety And Security -- 1.10.2.1 Safety -- 1.10.2.2 Security -- References -- Chapter 2: Global Balance of Power and Aviation